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JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL OF NEW YORK, INC.
New York, NY · EIN 132869041 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R30Z · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Large ($10M-$50M) · jcrcny.org
revenue
$15.6M
expenses
$13.5M
net assets
$7.7M
employees
47
volunteers
155
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

JCRC-NY BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS TO ADVANCE THE VALUES, INTERESTS AND SECURITY OF THE NEW YORK JEWISH COMMUNITY AND TO CREATE A MORE INTERCONNECTED NEW YORK FOR ALL.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) advances the interests and security of the New York Jewish community through advocacy, education, and coalition-building. It works to combat antisemitism and religious hate, promotes Jewish identity in public schools, and fosters relationships between Jewish and other communities. The organization also supports Israel engagement and criminal justice reform through collaborative initiatives across New York City.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.89M
    OUR CENTER FOR SHARED SOCIETY IS THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERGROUP RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY BUILDING DIVISION. THE CENTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MEETING THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF BUILDING A SHARED SOCIETY IN THE MOST DIVERSE CITY IN THE WORLD. ITS INITIATIVES, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS, QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUE-BASED COALITIONS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S APPROACH TO CONFRONTING HATE AND ANTISEMITISM IN NEW YORK CITY. THE CENTER IS LIKEWISE DEEPLY ENGAGED IN THE WORLDS OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CONNECTING THE CITY'S DIVERSE JEWISH COMMUNITIES TO THE ISSUES AND COMMUNAL CHALLENGES THAT ARE CENTRAL TO OUR COMMUNITY AND TO THOSE WITH WHOM WE SHARE OUR NEIGHBORHOODS.
  2. #2 $1.64M
    "ISRAEL DAY ON FIFTH" IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST PUBLIC GATHERING IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL. EACH YEAR, THIS PARADE ENGAGES TENS OF THOUSANDS OF MARCHERS AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS ACROSS THE GLOBE. IT ALSO SERVES AS THE SINGULAR EVENT EACH YEAR WHEREIN REPRESENTATIVES FROM EVERY SEGMENT OF THE NEW YORK JEWISH COMMUNITY COME TOGETHER TO SHOW THEIR SOLIDARITY WITH AND AFFECTION FOR ISRAEL.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Center for Shared Society
Initiative established to strengthen cross-community relationships in the aftermath of the Crown Heights riots
Hidden Voices: Jewish Americans in U.S. History
Curricular resource piloted in NYC public schools to teach Jewish American contributions to U.S. history and promote inclusion
New York Jewish Coalition for Criminal Justice Reform
Coalition housed at JCRC-NY advocating for criminal justice reform with 31 member organizations
Resilient Cities Program
Partnership between New York and Tel Aviv municipal leaders to address urban challenges and strengthen civil society ties
Scholars as Bridge Builders
Faculty engagement program offering study tours, workshops, and dialogues on Israel for university educators
Student to Student
Program where Jewish high school students visit classrooms to share lived experiences and foster intergroup understanding
Study Tours to Israel
Program bringing public officials, faith leaders, and journalists to Israel for first-hand understanding of its challenges and democracy
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 4 activities
    • Advocate with government officials on Jewish community concerns
      Engages in ongoing dialogue with municipal, state, and federal officials and agencies to advocate on legislation, security, and policy issues affecting the Jewish community, including through published Statements of Community Concerns.
    • Convene Jewish and interfaith leadership assemblies
      Convenes a 60-member assembly of diverse Jewish leaders and collaborates with over 500 faith and ethnic groups to strengthen community relations and coordinate advocacy efforts.
    • Deliver public webinars on Israel and international affairs
      Hosts webinars to facilitate dialogue and education on Israel, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and broader international affairs for the Jewish community and allies.
    • Facilitate Israel study tours and educational programs
      Organizes study tours to Israel for public officials, community leaders, and professionals; provides educational programs for university faculty and administrators; and facilitates joint learning between New York and Tel Aviv municipal leaders.
  • Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 2 activities
    • Build intercommunity solidarity through public statements
      Organizes and releases public letters of solidarity, such as an open letter signed by fifteen Jewish organizations expressing support for the Muslim community after the attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
    • Strengthen intergroup relationships in NYC communities
      Implements programs to build relationships between long-time and new residents in New York City neighborhoods and established CAUSE-NY (now the Center for Shared Society) to improve intercommunity relations after civil unrest.
  • History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
    • Advance Jewish American history in public education
      Partners with New York City Public Schools to launch curricular resources and programs such as Hidden Voices and Student to Student, integrating Jewish American history into social studies and promoting cross-cultural understanding in over a dozen public schools.
  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Host civic engagement and policy education events
      Hosts an annual Congressional Breakfast attended by hundreds of Jewish leaders, public officials, and diplomats to foster dialogue and civic engagement.
  • Combating Antisemitism and Hate 1 activity
    • Issue rapid response advocacy during crises
      Provides rapid response policy and advocacy support to officials and community leaders, and mobilizes the community during crises to counter efforts to delegitimize Israel.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Lead leadership development and training programs
      Creates and supports community-based initiatives, develops leadership networks, and provides mentorship and training for youth, professionals, and emerging leaders to address challenges related to New York City's diversity.
  • Annual Cultural Parade Organization 1 activity
    • Organize annual Israel Day on Fifth / Celebrate Israel Parade
      Organizes an annual parade with over 40,000 participants and hundreds of thousands of in-person and broadcast viewers, rebranded from Israel Day on Fifth in 2024, including high-level participation from Israeli and U.S. government leaders.
  • Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
    • Promote civic participation and voter engagement
      Advocates for and promotes voter education, civic participation, and public engagement on issues including the census, vaccine distribution, and Ranked Choice Voting.
  • Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
    • Provide security assessments for Jewish institutions
      Conducts security assessments for 600 Jewish institutions across the New York area to enhance safety and preparedness.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Coordinate community relations on Long Island
      Serves as the central coordinating body and resource organization for the Jewish community on Long Island, facilitating communication between community organizations, religious institutions, public officials, and the private sector.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$15.60M
Contributions & grants$14.27M91%
Program service revenue$1.32M8%
Investment income$16K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$13.49M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$7.31M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10.64M
Cash$3.95M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.93M
Net assets$7.71M
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MITCHELL SILBER CEO - COMMUNITY SECURITY INITIATIVE 35 $491K
MARC WOLF CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 35 $372K
NORMAN GILBOORD CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35 $291K
MARK TREYGER CEO 35 $284K
MINDY NAIMAN EXEC DIR-JCRC-LI 35 $196K
YAEL FRIEDKIN SENIOR DIRECTOR - COMMUNITY SECURITY INITIATIVE 35 $175K
MARY BRITT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 35 $114K
board members · 18
  • ABRAHAM BIDERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ADAM SHPEEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ALISA LEVIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANDREW RECHTSCHAFFEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANNA PROPP RIESENBERG — BOARD MEMBER
  • BARRY LOVELL — BOARD MEMBER
  • BENNETT GOLUB — PRESIDENT
  • BRADLEY KORN — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN LICHTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • CAMILLE DUNST — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHERYL FISHBEIN — CHAIR OF THE BOARD
  • DAVID FINE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID MOORE — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID SCHWARTZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERIC RECHTSCHAFFEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ESTER FUCHS — BOARD MEMBER
  • EUGENE SCHNEUR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 31

Who they work with

  • ADL Partner — Member of the New York Jewish Coalition convened by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York
  • ADL New York Regional Office Government — Regional office of ADL participating in coalition efforts with JCRC-NY
  • Ameinu Partner — Member of the New York Jewish Coalition convened by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York
  • American Association of Jews from the Former USSR Partner — Member of the New York Jewish Coalition convened by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York
  • Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Partner — Partner organization in the New York Jewish Coalition
  • BJCC (Bronx Jewish Council of Communities) Partner — Member council within the New York Jewish Coalition
  • Bnai B'rith Partner — Member of the New York Jewish Coalition convened by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York
  • Bnai Zion Partner — Member of the New York Jewish Coalition convened by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York
  • COJO (Bensonhurst Council of Jewish Organizations) Partner — Brooklyn Jewish council member of the New York Jewish Coalition
  • City, State, and Federal Government Officials Government — Maintains dialogue with elected and appointed officials at city, state, and federal levels.
  • Consul General of Israel in NY Partner — Collaborates with the Consul General of Israel in NY to engage Jewish and public leaders on policy issues.
  • Governmental officials Government — Maintains dialogue with city, state, and federal officials to represent the Jewish community.
  • Israel Day on Fifth Partner — Manages and organizes the Israel Day on Fifth parade in partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.
  • JCC of Pelham Parkway Partner — Local JCC affiliated with the Bronx Jewish Councils under the New York Jewish Coalition
  • JCRC-NY Network — JCRC-LI is a department of JCRC-NY, indicating a formal organizational relationship.
  • Jewish Council of the South Shore (SJCC) Partner — Brooklyn Jewish council affiliated with the New York Jewish Coalition
  • Jewish Women's International (JWI) Partner — Partner organization in the New York Jewish Coalition
  • Lawyers Alliance for New York Partner — Recommended partner organization for legal assistance to Jewish organizations when LAJO is not operational.
  • NYC77 Coalition — Participates in the NYC77 coalition
  • NYPD Government — Works with NYPD and its Community Security Initiative to protect public safety and constitutional rights.
  • New York City Public Schools Partner — Partnered to launch the Hidden Voices curricular resource and the Student to Student program in public schools.
  • New York Education Coalition Partner — Partnered to amplify Jewish identity and concerns in New York’s educational system.
  • New York Legal Assistance Group Partner — Recommended partner organization for legal assistance to Jewish organizations when LAJO is not operational.
  • Orthodox Union Partner — Manhattan Jewish council member of the New York Jewish Coalition
  • Queens Jewish Community Council Partner — Queens-based Jewish council affiliated with the New York Jewish Coalition
  • Staten Island Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO-SI) Partner — Staten Island Jewish council member of the New York Jewish Coalition
  • Tel Aviv Partner — Collaborates with Tel Aviv municipal leaders and urban experts through the Resilient Cities Program.
  • UJA-Federation of NY Network — JCRC-NY is a proud UJA-Federation of NY agency.
  • UJA-Federation of New York Partner — Collaborated on educational initiatives and the Community Security Initiative.
  • UJA-Federation of New York Partner — Proud partner organization supporting JCRC-NY's community relations work.
+ 1 more
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Coordinated Community Infrastructure for Resilience and Security
    methodology: community_coordination
    By serving as a central coordinating body across Jewish organizations, government, and private sectors, we strengthen community resilience and security, because unified communication and shared strategy enable faster, more effective responses to threats like antisemitism.
  • Education as a Tool for Tolerance and Intergroup Understanding
    methodology: education-for-tolerance
    By using education—particularly peer-to-peer dialogue and curriculum integration—we reduce antisemitism and build intergroup empathy, because sustained, relatable learning experiences shift attitudes more effectively than awareness campaigns alone.
  • Leadership Networks as Force Multipliers for Community Impact
    methodology: multiplier-effect-through-leadership-engagement
    By investing in leadership development and training influential individuals to share firsthand experiences, we amplify educational and communal impact beyond direct participants, because peer-disseminated knowledge has greater reach and credibility within networks.
  • Relationship-Based Advocacy and Community Influence
    methodology: relationship-based advocacy
    By building trusted relationships across the Jewish community, between communities, and with government officials, we advance shared interests, promote a more interconnected society, and achieve influence without direct lobbying, because relational trust enables coordinated action and policy understanding.